Description
Part I. Foundations of Fitness Education Chapter 1. Introduction to Fitness Education Introduction Physical Education and Fitness Education: What Is the Difference? Why Fitness Education? Implementing Fitness Education Fitness Education Barriers and Solutions Roles and Responsibilities in Fitness Education Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 2. Fitness Components and Training Principles Introduction The Components of Physical Fitness The Basic Principles of Training Exercise Fitness Planning: Designing the Training to FITT the Goal Training Methods for the Components of Fitness Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 3. Curricular and Instructional Considerations in Fitness Education Introduction Content Knowledge and Pedagogical Content Knowledge Designing an Instructional Framework Employing a Variety of Teaching Strategies Modifying Learning Tasks: A Universal Design for Learning Approach The Instructional Delivery Process Providing Performance Feedback Characteristics of Effective Feedback Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 4. Classroom Considerations and Teaching Tips Introduction General Class and Teaching Considerations Supervision, Safety, and Environmental Factors Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 5. Nutrition, Wellness, and Consumer Issues Introduction Nutritional Needs in Adolescence Nutrition Education Daily Calorie Needs for Weight Management Healthy Weight Range Dieting and Eating Disorders Dietary Composition Special Diet Concerns Gluten Intolerance and Sensitivity Vegetarian Diets Supplements and Steroids Adolescent Stress Sleep Alcohol Breakfast and Snacks for Optimal Health and Performance Becoming a Smart Consumer Sample Menus Conclusion Chapter 6. Social and Emotional Learning Introduction Creating a Positive and Motivational Learning Environment Trauma-Informed Teaching Developing Social and Emotional Learning Interpersonal Competencies: Social Awareness Interpersonal Competencies: Relationship Skills Cognitive Competencies: Responsible Decision Making Intrapersonal Competencies: Self-Awareness Intrapersonal Competencies: Self-Management Skills Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 7. Standards, Grade-Level Outcomes, and Assessment Introduction Fitness Education Assessment Strategies Rubrics SOFIT Observation Assessment Alternative Assessments Use of Technology in Student Learning and Assessment Fitness Education Grading Health-Related Fitness Assessments FitnessGram Brockport Physical Fitness Test Lab Fitness Assessments and Career Opportunities Developing an Individual Fitness Plan Conclusion Review Questions Part II. Fitness Elements and Lesson Plans Chapter 8. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Introduction Benefits of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Starting Points for a Fitness Education Course Cardiorespiratory Endurance, Aerobic and Anaerobic Activities, and MVPA Inclusion Methods of Cardiorespiratory Training Safety Guidelines Monitoring and Assessment Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 9. Upper-Body Stretching Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Upper Body Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 10. Core Stretching Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Core Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 11. Lower-Body Stretching Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic and Static Stretches for the Lower Body Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 12. Upper-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic Stretches Upper-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Cool-Down Static Stretches Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 13. Core Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic Stretches Core Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Cool-Down Static Stretches Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 14. Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Introduction Warm-Up Dynamic Stretches Lower-Body Muscular Strength and Endurance Exercises Cool-Down Static Stretches Routines: Stringing Them Together Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 15. Implementing the Fitness Education Program Incorporating Cardiorespiratory Fitness Into Routines and Circuits Methods of Fitness Training Sample Lesson Plans Teaching Tips Conclusion Review Questions Part III. Extending Fitness Education Chapter 16. Extending Fitness Education Into the Community Introduction Connecting Community Events to Schools Community-Based Programs and Activities Inclusion Tips for Community-Based Programs Training for a Road Race Conclusion Review Questions Chapter 17. Pacing Guides for Semester Planning How to Use the Pacing Guides Pacing Guides: Weeks 1-18 Conclusion
Jayne Greenberg, EdD, has served as program director for the I Can Do It! program for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to that position, Dr. Greenberg served as the district director of physical education and health literacy for Miami-Dade County Public Schools from 1995 to 2017. During her career in education, she has worked as an elementary, middle, and high school physical education teacher in both public and private schools; a region physical education coordinator; a high school and middle school administrator; and an adjunct professor teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in teaching methods, sport psychology, and research. Dr. Greenberg has served as president of the Florida Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She also has chaired the Sport Development Committee for the United States Olympic Committee and USA Field Hockey. She assisted the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in the development of the I Can Do It, You Can Do It! program, a national initiative to address the physical activity levels of youth with disabilities. Dr. Greenberg was named the 2005 National Physical Education Administrator of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education and received the 2005 Highest Recognition Award from the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Michael Leavitt. In 2009, she received the Point of Light Award from Florida Governor Charlie Crist and was appointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness. In 2011, Dr. Greenberg was appointed by President Barack Obama to serve on the President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. In 2015, she was named as the North America chair for the International Sport and Culture Association. In 2016, she was named as an Aspen Institute Scholar and received the 2016 North America Society of HPERD Professionals Award. In 2017, she received the Lifetime of Giving Award from Delta Psi Kappa and was named as the education sector chair for the National Physical Activity Plan. Dr. Greenberg was inducted into the SHAPE America Hall of Fame in 2019. Dr. Greenberg serves as an international consultant in many capacities. She coordinated Olympic education programs in Canada; developed the sport science curriculum at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and developed a math and science sailing curriculum for the National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory in London and Sydney, Australia. Dr. Greenberg coauthored the Human Kinetics text Organization and Administration of Physical Education and the handbook Developing School Site Wellness Centers and has published numerous articles. She also has been a featured speaker at several state, national, and international conventions and meetings. In the past 12 years, Dr. Greenberg has secured more than $39 million in federal and foundation grants for educational programs. Nichole Calkins, EdD, is an assistant professor of physical education pedagogy and the program director of the kinesiology department at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. She was a high school health and physical education teacher and a sports coach in the public school system for more than 14 years, and she was a district health and physical education instructional specialist for two years. Dr. Calkins is a curriculum writer and works with various school districts and organizations as a consultant on curriculum design and instructional practices. She is certified by the NSCA as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Lisa S. Spinosa, MS, is a physical education teacher for Miami-Dade County Public Schools. She received both her bachelor's and master's of education from Florida International University, where she was part of the women's basketball team. She later pursued her leadership degree from Nova University. In addition to being a physical education teacher, Spinosa has worked in many capacities, including as a girls' and boys' high school basketball coach, athletic trainer, assistant athletic director, and athletic business manager. She was recruited to open a new high school, where she later became the athletic director and department chair. Ms. Spinosa presently has returned to the classroom to further pursue her goal of finding and implementing new, innovative, and motivating ways to transform children's ways of thinking regarding health and fitness.